The family of Kenyan doctor Ambrose Kimiti Mwangi, held hostage in Somalia since early 2024, has renewed an urgent appeal to the Government of Kenya, the United Nations, and international humanitarian partners for his immediate release. Dr. Kimiti, a medical evacuation team member, was captured after his helicopter made an emergency landing in an Al-Shabaab-controlled area.

• Dr. Kimiti has been held captive since January 10, 2024, after a medical evacuation mission.
• A recent undated video shows Dr. Kimiti appealing to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, President William Ruto, and the people of Kenya for intervention.
• His mother, Margrete Wairimu, expressed frustration over a lack of communication from both the United Nations and the Kenyan government regarding efforts to secure his freedom.